Best Non-fiction Magazine
Hello and welcome to my little corner of the world -thanks for dropping by….
Here you can find out about the Children’s Writing & Illustrating Industry newsletter – PASS IT ON.
Also, if like me, you write in rhyme and you’re stuck – click on the Rhythm & Rhyme link to find out about my rhyming manuscript editing service.
And to find out about what I write click the My Publications link.
Take some time to look around and please feel free to contact me anytime.
Jackie Hosking
So what is PASS IT ON?
…PASS IT ON is a weekly, on-line, interactive, networking newsletter for those involved with or interested in the children’s writing & illustration industry.
It was voted ‘Best Non-Fiction Magazine’ in the Preditors & Editors Readers Poll for 2008.
Emailed to subscribers every Monday it is very affordable at 0.55 cents per week.
To receive a recent issue please email me Jackie Hosking at jackiehosking [at] bigpond . com
Thanks for your interest…
Testimonials from Australian Children’s Authors
Jackie does a brilliant job with PASS IT ON! Jackie French
I find PASS IT ON a very useful forum for information and advice, as well as for alerting writers to issues and scams. We need to network more effectively, and PIO is a great tool. Sherryl Clark
Sherryl’s verse novel Farm Kid won the 2005 NSW Permier’s Award for Yonger Readers (Patricia Wrightson Prize)
Jackie Hosking is doing a remarkable job with PASS IT ON…just yesterday an email came through on a discussion list I’m on. The writer mentioned a new opportunity and finished by saying:
“I read about this in PASS IT ON…if you don’t yet subscribe to this, then do it now! This really is a don’t- miss networking newsletter for writers!” Marg McAlister
Marg is the author of over 50 books for children, she has written short stories for school magazines, a set of worksheets for schools as part of a $5 million multimedia project and numerous short non-fiction pieces for educational publications.
Jackie took over the editorial job of PASS IT ON with some trepidation but has proved to be an extraordinary publisher, editor and organiser. (And an extraordinarily good friend too.) Margaret Clark
Margaret Clark’s publications for 2005 include:
‘The Femails’, fiction for adults (Penguin)
‘The Biggiest Boast’ in anthology Stories for 6 year olds (July, Random House)
‘The Worst Nurse’ (September, Aussie Bite, Penguin)
‘Friends Forever – A Secret Diary by Sara Swan’ (Random House)
Pass it on is a terrific way to share information in the book trade. I look forward to it every week. Libby Gleeson
Latest titles:
‘Making Picture Books’: A work about the process from first idea to final production
‘Hannah the Famous’: The fourth in the popular and award winning series about Hannah
‘Cuddle Time’: A gentle story of family love and cuddling with beautiful illustrations by Julie Vivas
Passion and unselfishness fire the movers and shakers in the wrold of children’s books – from the members of the Children’s Book Council to Di Bates (founder) and Jackie Hosking (editor and publisher) of PASS IT ON. Edel Wignell
Edel Wignell’s junior historical novel -
‘The Long, Sticky Walk’ – is a CBCA Notable Book.
‘The White Elephant and other Plays Based on Asian Folk Tales’ – has an accompanying Teacher Resource Book.
Love the new blog, Jackie…and love Pass It On.
Dee
This is great. Now I can send new author friends to this blog whenever I suggest they subscribe to Pass It On. Congratulations, Jackie.
Angela
Looking great, Jackie. Well done. And thanks for all your hard work with Pass It On. It makes Mondays fun days…
I have been receiving Pass it On for several years and find it an invaluable resource. It has led me to some publishing opportunities and a wonderful critique group, and it constantly informs and inspires. Mondays wouldn’t be the same without it. Thanks for the great work you do, Jackie.
Hi Jackie
Thanks for PIO and the amount of work you put into it each week. I have learnt a lot of information about this industry through PIO, and it has brought me in touch with a lot of wonderful people. Thanks Jackie.
A few weeks ago, I saw a post in Pass It On about a radio show called Queensland Storyteller looking for short story submissions. I sent in a story and it has been accepted! This is just one of the many examples of leads mentioned in PIO that have taken me somewhere.
Thanks for all your hard work!
I recommend Pass It On to all aspiring writers of children & YA novels because there’s always such a lot of interesting information in the newsletters. flick pulman
I love pass It On, Haven’t seen the blog before though… very cool. Jackie works very hard for us creative types.
Keep it up Jackie!!!
Hi Jackie,
PIO is the perfect start to my writing week. You do a FAB job.
Thanks, George
You’re providing a great service to everyone interested in books. Thanks for the support you give us all.
Paul
… always waiting eagerly for my Monday dose of PIO.
Thanks Jackie – and thanks to all the regular contributors who keep us informed.
Cate
I always look forward to the ‘news and views’ expressed in Pass It On every Monday. It’s a fabulous resource for beginner writers or those who are widely published.
Reading Pass It On is provides contact with an interesting group of writers. It’s full of information and if I submit a question, I can be sure of informed answers.
Great work Jackie and all the regulars who contribute.
Margaret
What a great resource, well put together and very interesting. I really enjoy reading and seeing other illustrators work, very inspiring. I look forward to getting the Monday fix,
thanks for all your hard work
Debs
Pass It On is a useful tool,full of lots of great tidbits, for children’s writers.
I love starting the week with PIO. A great way to get into the creative space anew. Thanks for all your hard work, Jackie!
Pass It On keeps me in touch with what’s going on in the world of children’s writing … and cures Mondayitis. It’s full of information given freely by those in the know to those, like me, who are so green! Can’t wait to have a proper look at the blog, Jackie.
Even in the US I looked forward to PIO for a Monday ‘morning’ fix. WEll done, Jackie.
I love PIO and look forward to its arrival each Monday morning.
You are doing a fantastic job Jackie and many, many of us owe you thanks.
PIO is a great way to find out what is happening in the industry and is a particularly useful resource for new writers. You do a great job Jackie!
I always look forward to my Monday morning PIO arrival from Jackie. News, reviews, interviews and tips. It’s a perfect way to learn about the world of writing and illustrating kids’ books from the very talented people who do it. Lovely!
Hi Jackie,
I love Pass It On and have been recommending it to all my writing friends.
Rebecca Green
Hi Jackie, What a wonderful Website! Glad I discovered you. I’ll be dropping by again to find the latest Goss about Kid’s writing … Cheers,Karen
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Glad you found me too! Perhaps you’d like to take a look at the newsletter that I edit – PASS IT ON? Just drop me an email and I’ll send you this week’s issue to have a look at.
Thanks again for dropping by.
Jackie